I am the founder and director of the Brazilian Formative Psychology Center, in Rio de Janeiro, where I teach Formative Psychology to the public in general as well as to professionals. I maintain a private practice in psychotherapy and supervise professionals working with Formative Psychology nationally and internationally.

In 1988 I went to California especially to study with Stanley Keleman, and for the next 6 years totally immersed myself in his work. I studied all his books, articles and papers and attended every program, seminar and class as well as weekly private sessions with him. At the same time, as a licensed clinician, I began practicing under his supervision. When I returned and began forming the Center in Rio, Stanley was very encouraging and we consulted often. He conducted professional education with the staff, first in person and later online. I made sure to attend as many programs in California as I possibly could, at least once a year, and from 2012 through 2018 we had a joint video project “Interviews with Stanley Keleman”, to record his current thinking and practice.

Over the years a deep friendship developed that further strengthened our productive professional relationship. I am honored to be part of an international community committed to keeping Formative Psychology alive and well.